How has this place been here forever and I've only just recently tried it? Country Style is a home-y little Hungarian diner right in the heart of the Annex. No frills, just delicious, hearty fare on the cheap. The décor is dated and there is only one server for the whole place (even on a busy weekend lunch hour), but food is plentiful and comes out of the kitchen fast.
I tried:
- Cold cherry soup - so refreshing on a hot summer day! Definitely recommended. Sweet with a little cinnamon.
- Cabbage roll - get the appetizer size for sure. It was bigger than my face. Pretty standard take on a classic.
- Plum dumplings - thick, dough-y dumplings with sweet plums in the centre, brushed with ?bread crumbs and cinnamon. Very tasty but I was way too full at that point!
My DC's schnitzel sandwich looked great, and someone at the next table got the pierogies and sausage which also looked and smelled so good!!
This place reminds me of those cozy mom and pop Eastern European restaurants along Roncesvalles. So this is a good place to get that experience closer to downtown. Just bring your appetite because the lunch portions were massive and I can't imagine what the dinner platters are like!!